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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,608.21, 289,251.57 and 114,112.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,608.21, 289,251.57 and 114,112.99 is: 157,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,608.21 : 289,251.57 = 114,112.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,608.21/289,251.57 = 114,112.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,608.21x = 289,251.57 × 114,112.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,608.21x = 33,007,361,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,007,361,514.89/209,608.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,471.70

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